Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Schindler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2781 2005–06 |
Drug offensesProvides that an additional twenty-four months shall be added to the standard sentence range for any ranked offense involving a violation of RCW 69.50.401(2)(b) if the offense also involved the person causing a fire or... | John Ahern (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2788 2005–06 |
Putative father registryEstablishes a paternity registry within the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2808 2005–06 |
Educational employee strikesDeclares that it is unlawful for an employee or an employee organization, directly or indirectly, to induce, instigate, encourage, authorize, ratify, or participate in a strike. | Toby Nixon (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2821 2005–06 |
HOV lanesRegulations designating lanes, ramps, and other highway facilities for exclusive or preferential use by public transportation vehicles or private motor vehicles carrying no fewer than a specified number of passengers may be... | Beverly Woods (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2834 2005–06 |
Nursing facility bed taxRepeals RCW 74.46.091, 74.46.535, 82.71.010, 82.71.020, and 82.71.030. | Mark Ericks (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2838 2005–06 |
Employee wages & benefitsProvides that, by July 1, 2016, the department of labor and industries shall convene a study group to compile a report assessing the effectiveness of this act in enabling restaurateurs to provide adequate wages and benefits... | Brian Sullivan (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2839 2005–06 |
MethamphetaminesRevises methamphetamine provisions. | Chris Strow (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2840 2005–06 |
Indentity theftIncreases penalties for identity theft. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2841 2005–06 |
Estate and transfer taxProvides that the department may collect the generation-skipping transfer tax under this act, including interest and penalties, and shall represent this state in all matters pertaining to the same, either before courts or in... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2844 2005–06 |
Election certificationRequires a revote if the number of ballots counted and voters credited with voting cannot be reconciled. | Janéa Holmquist Newbry (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2006 |
| HB 2708 2005–06 |
Growth mgmt hearings boardEliminates the three Growth Management Hearings Boards (Boards) and repeals all statutes pertaining to the Boards' creation, authority, procedures, and duties. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2709 2005–06 |
Sex offendersFinds that: (1) Rape is one of the most terrifying and demeaning criminal acts an individual can perpetrate against another human being and the personal trauma and anguish suffered by the victims of rape and by their families... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2736 2005–06 |
Police & fire equipmentProvides sales and use tax exemptions for police and fire equipment. | Maralyn Chase (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2755 2005–06 |
Sex offendersIncreases sentences for specified sex offenses. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2756 2005–06 |
Durable medical equipmentExempts certain mobility enhancing and durable medical equipment from sales and use taxes. | Ross Hunter (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2006 |
| HB 2616 2005–06 |
State park feesProvides that the commission may not charge fees for general park access or parking. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2619 2005–06 |
Science/growth managementRequires that counties and cities "consider" the best available science in developing policies and regulations to protect the functions and values of a critical area. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2620 2005–06 |
Development regulationsAllows counties with fewer than 100 persons per square mile to opt out of Growth Management Act (GMA) requirements pertaining to reviews and revisions of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2637 2005–06 |
Basic education expendituresDeclares that, under Article IX, section 1 of the state Constitution, it is the paramount duty of the state to make ample provision for the education of all of Washington's children. According to the state supreme court, this... | Glenn Anderson (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2660 2005–06 |
Fuel tax informationRequires the director to create an adhesive label specifying the current federal and state motor vehicle fuel and special fuel tax rates. The label must be updated as necessary to reflect current motor vehicle fuel and special... | Cary Condotta (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 2672 2005–06 |
Excise tax reliefProvides excise tax relief by modifying due dates and eliminating an assessment penalty. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2006 |
| HB 1030 2005–06 |
B & O tax creditIncreases the small business tax credit under the Business and Occupation tax from $35 to $55 per month. | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1106 2005–06 |
Fire protection districtsProtects 25 cents of a fire district's property tax levy from reduction under the $5.90 property tax rate limit on levies by senior and junior taxing districts, provided this protection does not result in an aggregate tax levy... | Kathy Haigh (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1121 2005–06 |
Paper manufacturersProvides tax relief for paper manufacturers. | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 2006 |
| HB 1228 2005–06 |
Water & sewer facilitiesRequires cities and counties to consult with public water/sewer system utilities in order to coordinate design during the pre-design phase of construction projects involving the relocation of sewer and/or water facilities. | Pat Sullivan (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 9, 2006 |